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Important Tips for Addressing the DOL's New Overtime Expansion

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent amendments to the "white collar" exemption tests for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will have a significant impact on most employers because it potentially could make millions more employees eligible for overtime compensation. Employers should be prepared to ensure compliance with the amendments before December 1, 2016, which is the date they are scheduled to take effect.